The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), operating through the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation in Vietnam, is a trusted advisor to governments worldwide, helping them transform the way they provide health services. In Vietnam, CHAI works with a number of departments in the Ministry of Health to help reach national HIV, TB, Hepatitis C, and malaria targets. Established in Vietnam in 2006, CHAI has emphasized a sustainable and integrative approach to health systems strengthening premised on a close partnership with government to build national capacity.

CHAI’s team in Vietnam consists of a dynamic core of 12 staff in addition to resources available at the regional and global levels. CHAI is now seeking a Vietnamese national to fill a Program Assistant position. This position provides an inexperienced person significant opportunity for learning and growth.

Main Responsibilities:

The Program Assistant will provide program and operational support related to procurement and supply chain management, monitoring and evaluation, and information technology systems.

Execute programmatic duties to ensure patient access to the life-saving commodities, such as forecasting and quantification for procurement and distribution, helping to train health workers complete and deliver consumption reports, and helping to clear commodities out of customs.

Good command of task prioritization and time management to meet deadlines

Good teamwork, spirit and enthusiasm

Proven ability to problem solve and think proactively

A minimum of 2 years experience

Preferred:

Experience in supply chain management and information technology system

Experience in health issues

Experience in communications-related field or in translation

A one-page cover letter should specify the position sought and highlight why the candidate believes they are the right person for the position. A CV detailing professional experience, relevant qualifications and three reference contacts should be provided. Interested candidates should send materials to vietnam_office@clintonhealthaccess.org. Indicate position sought in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, but must be received by 15 August 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.